Robert Kent Campbell

Robert Kent Campbell age 72, of Reed Springs, passed away on Monday, May 25th, at his home surrounded by family. Due to a courageous battle of cancer. Robert was born on December 17, 1942, the son of Delmer Campbell and Wilma (Drumright) Campbell. He was a high school graduate at Pleasant Hope High School and was very proud to be a star basketball player during his high school career. He then attended Drury University, until he started his long career of 42 years in lumber sales at McCray Lumber Company in Kansas City, MO. He was a much respected Salesman in this industry for being the top salesman for forty years. Robert married the love of his life, Janice Stephens on June 18th and they shared three children together; Robert Kent Campbell II, Teresa Ross and Vicki Lawrence. He was an active member of the Home Builders Association and Habitat for Humanity both in located Kansas City. He retired in 2007 and he and his wife Janice traveled until he became ill. He lived his life fully, enjoying traveling, his farm, antiquing, outdoors, golfing, good friends and good times. He is preceded in death by his parents, Delmar and Wilma Campbell and one daughter, Vicki Lawrence. Surviving him is his wife; Janice Campbell of the home; one son, Robert Kent Campbell II and wife Tammy of Aurora, CO; one daughter Teresa Ross of Springfield, MO, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren, one brother and three sisters. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to service, on Friday, May 29, 2015 starting at 1pm with services starting at 2 PM at the Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Bolivar, with Pastor Ray Dillabough officiating. Casketbearers will be Mike Campbell, David Campbell, Chris Hall, Larry Hall, Billy Harman, Earl Dillabough and Michael Campbell. Honorary Casketbearer will be Norman Hall. Burial will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Aldrich, MO. Memorial Contributions may be made to Springfield Boys and Girls Club. Friends and family may sign the guestbook or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com Services for Robert are under the care and direction of Butler Funeral Home of Bolivar Missouri. PDF Printable Version

Robert Kent Campbell

December 17, 1942 - May 29, 2015